About the role

This is a pivotal role for an experienced planning professional who enjoys complex work, cross-team collaboration, and contributing to Nelson's sustainable growth. You'll process a wide range of resource consents, provide expert technical guidance, mentor others, and help shape best-practice approaches across Council.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality processing of complex resource consents, meeting statutory timeframes.

• Provide mentoring, leadership and technical guidance to build capability within the team.

• Contribute expert input to plan changes, policy development, cross-Council projects and hearings.

• Act as Team Leader when required, supporting workload planning and decision-making.

• Strengthen relationships across Council, iwi partners, and external stakeholders.

• Support continuous improvement of systems, processes and customer experience.

About you

• A relevant tertiary qualification in planning, resource or environmental management.

• Strong knowledge of the RMA and associated legislation.

• Experience preparing evidence for hearings and the Environment Court.

• Excellent judgement, collaboration skills and the ability to mentor others.

• A commitment to cultural competency and meaningful engagement with iwi.

About us

Nelson City Council is a dynamic, customer-focused organisation delivering services and projects that make a real difference. As one of only six unitary authorities in New Zealand, Council combines city and regional responsibilities, shaping Nelson for today and tomorrow through thoughtful planning, environmental stewardship and strong community partnerships.

Interested?
Ryan Wilson – Manager, [email protected]
Emma Aldridge – Principal Consultant, [email protected]